MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,881 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
EXHAUST HEATSHIELDS LOOSE AT REAR AND CENTRE.
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
REAR BRAKES SCUFFING.
SLIGHT WEAR AT R/H/F STEERING ARM INNER JOINT.
WIPER LINKAGE NOISY.
underside not fully checked guards fitted
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
underside not fully checked guards fitted
not fully checked (splash guards fitted)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SP51 MLL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 86,614 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SP51 MLL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was SP51 MLL registered?
SP51 MLL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2001.
Is SP51 MLL safe to buy?
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